Bronze strigil
The blade is bent to an acute angle. The handle, which is in one piece with the blade, is in the form of a rectangular loop with a cross-piece in the middle. On the back of the handle are incised lines.
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The blade is bent to an acute angle. The handle, which is in one piece with the blade, is in the form of a rectangular loop with a cross-piece in the middle. On the back of the handle are incised lines.
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Title: Bronze strigil
Period: Imperial
Date: 1st–2nd century CE
Culture: Roman
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: L. 9 in. (22.8 cm)
Classification: Bronzes
Credit Line: Purchase, 1897
Accession Number: 97.24
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